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Napkin tricks and other party ideas

Holiday party planning can often contribute greatly to holiday chaos. But now comes a a fabulous guide loaded with quick and easy tips to help relieve unecessary stress. Located on Amazon.com, Holiday Decorating for Dummies is chock full of holiday ideas and party tips.

Don't take offense if you don't have a clue how to decorate for the holidays. The truth of the matter is, many have trouble when it comes time to get creative. Topics covered include decorations, menus, favors and food.

Here's an easy Food tip:

Buy cream cheese in a brick and top with one of the following:

1. red or green pepper jelly
2. strawberry or raspberry jam
3. cocktail sauce topped with crabmeat
4. salsa topped with Monterey jack cheese

Simply serve with a cracker smorgasbord!

Holiday Decorating for Dummies, by Kelley Taylor, truly lets you in on easy and affordable decorating know-how. Look inside the book, and search the text first before buying the book. If you're not impressed, no pressure to buy!

Here's another easy tip for Holiday Folded Napkins:

Use green napkins tucked into brass napkin rings:

1. Fold a square napkin into four parts.
2. There is only one corner of the four corners that has folded edges. Bring that point to the center of the square. This will form the base of the fold that will be tucked into the napkin ring.
3. Pleat evenly, keeping the pleats (about four pleats, depending on the size of the napkin and the napkin ring) the same size as the opening of the napkin ring. Place the base of the napkin into the napkin ring.
4. Set the napkin and ring upright on the table.

More ideas can be pre-viewed by visitng Amazon.com